Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multicellular organisms like humans?

  • A
    The body surface area is too small.
  • B
    Most cells are not in direct contact with the external environment.
  • C
    The rate of diffusion is too fast.
  • D
    Oxygen is not required by all cells.

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